Document Types
Comprehensive guide to apostille certification for various document types
Birth Certificate
Official birth certificate issued by vital records office
Processing
24-48 hours
Price
$30 - $50
Countries
140+ regions
Requirements
- ✓Original or certified copy
- ✓Issued by government vital records office
- ✓Must be in English or include translation
- ✓Less than 6 months old for visa purposes
Marriage Certificate
Official marriage certificate for legal documentation
Processing
24-48 hours
Price
$30 - $50
Countries
140+ regions
Requirements
- ✓Original or certified copy
- ✓Issued by court or vital records office
- ✓Must show both parties clearly
- ✓Original signatures required
Divorce Decree
Final divorce decree or dissolution judgment
Processing
48-72 hours
Price
$30 - $50
Countries
140+ regions
Requirements
- ✓Certified court copy
- ✓Must be final and signed by judge
- ✓Include case number and date
- ✓Embossed court seal required
Educational Diploma
College, university, or high school diploma
Processing
24-48 hours
Price
$30 - $50
Countries
140+ regions
Requirements
- ✓Original or official copy from institution
- ✓Include graduation date
- ✓Institution letterhead preferred
- ✓Must be sealed by educational institution
Power of Attorney
Legal document granting authority to another party
Processing
2-3 business days
Price
$40 - $60
Countries
140+ regions
Requirements
- ✓Notarized document
- ✓Signed by principal and notary
- ✓Include notary seal and signature
- ✓Should be recent (within 1 year)
Court Order
Official court judgment or order
Processing
3-5 business days
Price
$40 - $60
Countries
140+ regions
Requirements
- ✓Certified court copy
- ✓Judge signature and court seal
- ✓Include case number and date
- ✓Final order (not provisional)
Corporate Documents
Business certificates, articles of incorporation, etc.
Processing
2-3 business days
Price
$30 - $50
Countries
140+ regions
Requirements
- ✓Issued by Secretary of State
- ✓Authenticated by state office
- ✓Include company name and registration number
- ✓Original signature of issuing officer
Adoption Papers
Final adoption decree and related documents
Processing
3-5 business days
Price
$40 - $60
Countries
140+ regions
Requirements
- ✓Certified court-issued decree
- ✓Judge signature and seal
- ✓Include all parties involved
- ✓Final order only
General Requirements for All Documents
What We Accept
- ✓Original documents
- ✓Certified copies from government offices
- ✓Notarized documents
- ✓Documents with official seals and signatures
We Cannot Apostille
- ✗Photocopies without certification
- ✗Altered or damaged documents
- ✗Documents from non-member countries
- ✗Private or non-public documents